Can joint mobilization or balance exercises keep young soccer players off the sidelines?
NCT ID NCT07326475
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two physiotherapy approaches—manual therapy (joint mobilization) and proprioception (balance) exercises—against a placebo to see which best improves balance and prevents ankle sprains in young soccer players. Forty-five boys aged 11-13 who have played soccer for at least two years will participate. The goal is to find better ways to keep young athletes healthy and active.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Manual therapy (joint mobilization) and proprioception exercises
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward better training programs to prevent ankle sprains in young athletes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all young players. The interventions are non-invasive but may not significantly reduce injury risk.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Escola Futbolu Pruszcz Gdański
Gdansk, 80-210, Poland